Cito Gaston

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cito-gaston

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Cito Gaston born?March 17, 1944
2. What is the playing career span?1967-1978
3. What is the primary managerial team?Toronto Blue Jays
4. Who is Cito Gaston?Cito Gaston is a former baseball player and manager who led the Toronto Blue Jays to World Series championships.
5. What teams did he play for?He played as an outfielder for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves between 1967 and 1978.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The premier professional baseball league in North America, comprising the American League and the National League.
Outfielder: A defensive player positioned in the outfield, responsible for catching batted balls and preventing runs.
Manager: The head coach of a baseball team, responsible for strategic decisions, player management, and game-day operations.
American League Pennant: The championship title awarded to the winner of the American League playoffs, qualifying them for the World Series.